[SIZE=6]Robin van Persie returns to Feyenoord for a third spell… as ex-Arsenal and Manchester United star joins Dutch giants to work alongside their strikers[/SIZE]
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By Charlotte Daly For Mailonline
Robin van Persie will return to Feyenoord for a third stint at the club as he agrees to work alongside Dick Advocaat in a coaching capacity.
Van Persie started his career with Feyenoord and rejoined them in 2018 – scoring 47 goals over the separate spells.
The Ducthman made his final career appearance for Feyenoord against ADO Den Haag in 2019 before retiring. Having worked as a pundit since, Van Persie is ready to take a more active role in the game.
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Robin van Persie says he will return to Feyenoord for his third stint at the Dutch club next year
Van Persie’s exact role at the club has not been confirmed but the 37-year-old says he will ‘help’ the management team as he figures out if coaching is an occupation he will enjoy.
‘It is not an official function,’ Van Persie told Feyenoord’s official website. ‘That’s why I find it difficult to give it a name.
‘For example, I don’t see myself as a striker coach. I think it’s a win-win situation: I’m going to find out here if I like this and I help the staff here. little bit along.
‘Actually I was going to join last season, but that was still limited in the end. Dick called me and asked if I wanted to come. And I can’t say no to dick.
‘The past year I have only done things that I like. I work as an analyst in England. I travel a lot with my family and do a lot of sports. Now I am going to see if this is something I can also enjoy.
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However, he will be working alongside manager Dick Advocaat in a coaching capacity instead
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Van Persie started his career with Feyenoord and rejoined again in 2018 to later retire there
The position at Feyenoord will be Van Persie’s first coaching role but the former striker will look help the club climb the Eredivise after finishing the 2019-2020 campaign in third place – six points behind Ajax and AZ Alkmaar.
Van Persie will be working alongside his former team-mates, including Feyenoord captain Steven Berghuis – who totalled 22 goals in all competitions last season.
